Fish to schools

With clip boards and pencils in hand, fifth grade students at Mount Eccles hosted community representatives this week to learn more about the ways in which fish and commercial fishing are threaded into the fabric of the community and local economy.

Bycatch rules could do harm

Salmon farming on 60 minutes

"60 Minutes" aired a substantial segment last night on salmon, wherein Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the salmon farming industry, its risks, its impact on the environment, salmon disease, and how much we don't know about the whole salmon farming industry.

Japan worries over population

To save Japan from a looming demographic crisis linked to its shrinking population, a goal of maintaining the nation's population at around 100 million for the next 50 years should be set by allocating more of the social security budget to help child-rearing households instead of the elderly.

Studying B.C. mines

Over the weekend, the Western Mining Action Network held a panel discussion in Anchorage on the development of large scale mines in British Columbia that could impact the Taku, Stikine and Unuk rivers.

REALITY SHOW SPOTLIGHTS BRISTOL BAY

New threat to salmon: rock snot

Rock snot, a slimy-looking algae that vexes salmon and salmon fishermen, is not an alien invader but a homegrown threat gaining strength in changing water conditions, according to a new study by scientists from Dartmouth and Environment Canada.

B.C. hosts world's oldest orca

OR buyout expands freezing capacity

"The idea behind this is that Pacific Seafoods has one of the largest flash-freezing capacities at the Port," said Port Interim Director Mike Weston. "My understanding is that it will more than triple what Bornstein can do."

Safety fair in Seattle

Just as the season begins, there will be a Fishermen's Safety Fair, Friday, May 16, (tomorrow) at Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal Dock 9. Billed as an opportunity to review "practical skills to save your boat and your life," the session extends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is sponsored by Seattle Fishermen's Memorial organizers. There will be prizes for lucky participants.

Coastie Bristol Bay docksides

The Coast Guard will offer courtesy dockside examinations of commercial fishing vessels in Bristol Bay in anticipation of the 2014 Bristol Bay salmon fishery. The Coast Guard anticipates sending examiners to Dillingham and King Salmon June 9 to begin public outreach and encourage dockside exam participation June 9-20. Examiners will also be available in Egegik from June 9-13. Fishermen can also sign up for an exam by calling Sector Anchorage, at (907) 428-4154, or by speaking directly with one of the Coast Guard examiners working in Dillingham and King Salmon's harbors.

Protecting Oregon salmon

NOAA losing streak

William Kent Suter, former clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States, recently observed that the federal government had "lost four cases dealing with fundamental rights in unanimous decisions[,]" and that "the positions taken by the government suggested bullying and strong-armed tactics."

Nature allowed to work naturally

Pebble says EPA biased

Pebble mine developers claim they have proof Environmental Protection Agency officials acted with bias and a pre-determined mindset when examining the potential risks a mine could pose to Bristol Bay fisheries.